Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class

Hotels
9 (743 reviews)
Kucukayasofya Caddesi Demirci Resit Sokak No:14 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Small room sizes
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
The hotel is very clean, although some reviews mention that it appears worn.
Service
9.8
Staff are frequently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.34
Excellent location, with easy access to major attractions.
Room Quality
8.29
Several reviews mention small room sizes and noise issues.
Amenities
9.32
Good amenities with comfortable beds and nice breakfasts.
Value for Money
8.78
Decent prices for the quality offered, although some feel the value could be improved.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Breakfast options are good, but some mention the need for more variety.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall a fantastic experience with minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 15:28

Property Description

Centrally Located Ottoman House
This private Ottoman house is quietly situated in a cobblestone street, just a 7-minute walk from Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. The hotel’s bar terrace overlooks the Marmara Sea.

Elegantly Decorated Accommodations
Ayasofya Hotel offers elegantly decorated rooms, apartments, and suites with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. The accommodations have double glazed windows and private bathrooms.

Terrace Bar and Turkish Breakfast
The terrace bar offers a romantic setting for a glass of wine or a refreshing soda. Tea and coffee are complimentary. Guests can enjoy a Turkish breakfast buffet in the morning. Ayasofya Hotel can also order in meals or organize BBQs.

To experience luxury and convenience in the heart of Istanbul's historic district, book your stay at Ayasofya Hotel today.

Important information:

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

An airport shuttle service is available upon request.

Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class serves gluten-free breakfast upon request. Guests may indicate this in the Special Requests box during booking or contact the hotel directly using the contact details provided in the booking confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 743 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 9.32
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 9.3
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FRANCISCO JAVIER • couple • es
9
Pros:

Ubicación y limpieza

Cons:

No tiene ascensor

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Michel • family_with_children • fr
9
Un excellent choix, n'hésitez pas.
Pros:

Joli petit hôtel au calme,très bien situé par rapport aux sites à visiter. On y trouve tout ce qui est attendu : un excellent accueil avec en plus une charmante hôtesse qui parle français, le confort de la grande et jolie chambre(suite 3 personnes ), le bon petit déjeuner dans un cadre agréable, avec cerise sur le gâteau une très belle vue sur la mer de la salle et du rooftop que nous avons beaucoup apprécié. Pas d'inconvénient, que du plaisir.

Cons:

Rien, tout est parfait.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
İLQAR • couple • az
10
Pros:

Cokkk

Cons:

Her şeyi

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • pl
9
Great location within walking distance of Istanbul’s main sights, beautiful Bosphorus views from the terrace, friendly s
Pros:

Great location, within easy walking distance of everything you want to see in Istanbul. The terrace has beautiful views over the Bosphorus, the staff are friendly and helpful throughout, and the whole stay is great value for money.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Dmitry • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Вӯвсе супер)

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • us
6
Staff was good but wouldn’t stay at that location for the price again.
Cons:

No elevator.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Paulo • couple • br
8
Excelente custo benefício.
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Artur Kuk • solo_traveller • ru
10
Pros:

Понравился этот отель. Коллектив добрый и улыбчивый. Было интересно общаться с ними, все вопросы решали быстро и позитивно. Номера чистые и уютные. В общем в отеле чувствуешь себя как дома. Спасибо за качественный сервис и внимание к гостям!

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Jordy • solo_traveller • nl
10
Pros:

Zeer vriendelijk personeel!

Cons:

Eigenlijk niks, het is oud maar wel goed onderhouden en wij gingen voor de authentieke sfeer wat helemaal klopte.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Khaled • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Gulnor • couple • gb
9
Ayasofya Special Class Hotel Perfect Stay
Pros:

The Ayasofya Special Class Hotel offers a highly convenient, modern, and hospitable stay in the heart of Istanbul's Old Town, though it comes with standard historic-district space limitations. The staff are extremely helpful, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. The property sits in a quiet area, yet remains within short walking distance of all major Old Town attractions. Both the bedrooms and the bathrooms maintain an excellent standard of cleanliness. The hotel features very new, modern, and updated interior design. Guests receive complimentary bottled water, tea, coffee, and biscuits throughout their stay. The hotel serves a great breakfast featuring both local Turkish specialties and continental options. The rooftop terrace offers great views and a comfortable outdoor space to relax.

Cons:

The bedrooms are small, which is typical for historic buildings in this area but can feel tight for travelers with heavy luggage. There is no elevator on the property, making it difficult for guests with mobility restrictions or heavy bags to reach upper floors. The room electricity turns off completely when the keycard is removed, meaning the mini-fridge stops cooling when you leave the room. The television screen is small, and the majority of international channels are blocked.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Ernő • family_with_children • hu
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Dmytro • solo_traveller • bg
10
Pros:

Дуже гарний та комвортний готель, розташованний на тихій вулиці, з чудовою терасою для сніданків та відпочинку. Тераса відкрита цілодобово, де можно зробити каву або чай у любий час. Персонал дуже привітливий, та завжди радий допомогти. В номері прибирали кожного дня. Номер дуже зручний.

Cons:

Нічого. Все було дуже добре.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Sona • family_with_children • de
10
Perfection
Pros:

The service was excellent. The staff were very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The breakfast was delicious, and the chefs were happy to prepare anything you wanted. The hotel was exceptionally clean. Its location was perfect, with all the major tourist attractions easily accessible. Everything was perfect!! Thank you

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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aaosadchy • extended_group • ru
9
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Abhishek • solo_traveller • in
10
Pros:

Ece is great host and good in English.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
10
Great hotel with the best of staff
Pros:

The Ayasofya Hotel is in the heart of old-town Istanbul within walking distance of many of the tourist sites and with many Turkish restaurants nearby.

The staff at Ayasofya were excellent - so friendly, helpful and kind from the moment we arrived and throughout our stay. (And don’t take this for granted in Istanbul - through unfortunate circumstances we have experienced several other hotels in Istanbul this week and Ayasofya stands head and shoulders above others). Indeed, when we had a severe emergency the staff were so helpful and caring (thank you: it helped us through).

Our room - the quad - was perfect for our needs with two rooms giving our daughter the privacy of her own room yet still being together. It was smaller than it looks in the photos but very nicely decorated and in a great condition.

As an added bonus there’s a roof terrace for breakfast with views over the Bosporus that can be used throughout the day.

Cons:

Nothing really.

The breakfast was excellent but (and no surprise) quite Turkish in its style.

There’s no lift given it’s in an old building and the roads all around the area are in a poor condition but specifically re the hotel - it’s excellent.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Taku • solo_traveller • jp
10
Awesome stay! I wish I could stay longer :( 最高でした！1泊しか宿泊できなかったのが残念なくらいでした！
Pros:

Everything
全部最高でした！

Cons:

Nothing
全て完璧で最高でした！

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Renat • family_with_children • ru
10
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Iliana • extended_group • us
10
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee